Lead Flow Assurance Engineer

Overall Summary

Lead Flow Assurance Engineer with proven experience in the design of pipelines, utilities and offsite piping system /pipeline from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/process & flow assurance engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Extensive experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.

Reporting To: Process Department Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ideal candidate must possess strong experience in pipeline flow assurance and hydraulic calculations. Has been working as a pipeline simulation engineer. Knowledge of project engineering practices, international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications.

• Good Experience in steady-state and transient hydraulic analyses using industry standard software like SPS, PIPENET and PIPESIM.
• Have the capability to use other Process tools like HYSYS, PVTSIM, and Multiflash.
• Review and approve process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, Design Basis, Process Narratives, Process Calculations, Equipment Specification documents, etc)
• Experience in performing surge analysis on liquid lines using simulation tools like SPS.
• Have full capability to design surge protection systems.
• Have full capability to of simulating gas networks.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience in single and multiphase pipelines hydraulic simulation.
• Familiar with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• GCC experience particularly Saudi Aramco experience will be preferred.
• Work independently and create a positive work environment.
• Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design and equipment, familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards are followed.
• Must be proficient in English, oral and written.
• Excellent technical presentation skills required.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Extensive experience in process and flow assurance.
• Candidates must hold an Engineering Degree Qualification or equivalent from a government recognized institution.
  
  
  

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices
• Understanding of Process simulation methods (e.g. HYSYS).
• Mastering Flow Assurance Software like SPS, Pipenet & Pipesim.
• Familiarity with key SA engineering standards and procedures
• Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule
• Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design and equipment, familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable
• Must be proficient in English, oral and written